Hledat
to tear a strip off somebody
01
to speak to or criticize a person in an angry or serious manner, particularly because of their wrongdoing
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
Informal
Example
When the employee made a serious error on the important report, the manager tore a strip off him during the meeting, expressing disappointment and frustration.
After discovering the students had vandalized school property, the principal tore a strip off them in front of the entire assembly, emphasizing the importance of respect and responsibility.
